Mon.Jul 08, 2024

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Death of gas-powered Porsches begins 2025 and ramps in 2026

Motor Authority

Production of the gas-powered Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman ends in 2025, Macan in 2026 The electric Porsche Macan costs $80,450 and is on sale now An electric 718 Boxster and Cayman replacement debuts this year with production starting in 2025 Two years, That's how long the stay of execution will be before some of the most popular gas-powered.

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Iceland June 2024: Kia up to 20.1% share, Hyundai up 405.8%

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Kia Ceed is up to #3 in Iceland in June. 1,600 new cars found an Icelandic buyer in June, a harsh -37.6% year-on-year fall. The H1 2024 tally is off -38.1% to 6,353. Kia (-2.1%) resists very well to repeat at #1 in the brands charts with a huge 20.1% share. It therefore cements its YTD domination at 15.4% share. Sister brand Hyundai (+405.8%) takes off at #2 with 16.4% share.

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2025 Nissan Rogue adds off-road bits with Rock Creek Edition

Motor Authority

Rock Creek edition gets all-terrain tires, off-road suspension, invisible hood view Inside, Rock Creek sports water-repellent synthetic leather 2025 Nissan Rogue adds ProPilot Assist 2.1 with limited hands-free driving The trend to outfit crossover SUVs with off-road packages rages on. The latest recipient of a bundle of off-road goodies is the.

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Taiwan June 2024: Tesla delivers best result in 1.5 years

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Tesla Model Y ends the month at #2 in Taiwan. 41,587 new light vehicles found a buyer in Taiwan in June, a -1.9% year-on-year decline. This leads to a H1 2024 tally off -1% to 232,503. Toyota (+3.4%) defies the negative market to easily keep the lead with a 23.3% share. The performer of the month is Tesla surging 69.8% year-on-year to 2nd place overall with 9.4% share, its best result in the country since it hit #2 with over 4,000 sales and 9.7% in December 2022.

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Lewis Hamilton grabs 2024 F1 British Grand Prix win

Motor Authority

Lewis Hamilton won the 2024 F1 British Grand Prix Dry conditions that turned wet then dry led to tire decisions that decided the race Verstappen found his pace late in the race to overtake Norris and take P2 Lewis Hamilton leveraged Mercedes-AMG's tire decisions at the 2024 Formula 1 British Grand Prix to take the checkered flag. The P1 finish.

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Turkiye June 2024: Chery breaks ranking and volume records, sales down for third month in a row

Best Selling Cars Blog

Chery places two models inside the Turkish Top 6 in June. New light vehicle sales in Turkiye endure a third straight month of year-on-year decline in June at -5.3% to 106,238 units. This is still the 2nd highest June volume in Turkish history. It includes 87,858 passenger cars (-3.6%) and 18,380 light commercials (-12.6%). The overall H1 2024 result is up 3.9% to 577,981 units.

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NASCAR reveals EV race car prototype

Motor Authority

NASCAR on Saturday revealed a prototype electric race car with a crossover-like body, meant to demonstrate the series' commitment to reducing emissions. Unveiled ahead of the NASCAR Chicago street race, the EV prototype was developed by the same in-house engineers that worked on the Next Gen car now used in the Cup Series as well as the Garage 56.

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Apple's "F1" movie starring Brad Pit trailer reveals drama in the corners

Motor Authority

Apple's Formula 1 movie will be titled "F1" The movie, starring Brad Pitt, will hit theaters June 27, 2025 Real F1 teams will play a supporting role in the movie We now have a title and a trailer for Apple's Formula 1 movie starring Brad Pitt. The movie is called simply "F1," Formula 1 confirmed alongside the release of a teaser trailer during.

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Germany June 2024: Skoda up to #2, VW T-Roc #1, ID.3 #3 and MG 4 #12

Best Selling Cars Blog

The MG 4 misses out on a Top 10 finish by 322 sales. New car sales in Germany advance by a solid 6.1% year-on-year in June to 297,329 units, leading to a H1 2024 result up 5.3% to 1,471,641. Although positive, these scores remain below pre-pandemic June 2019 levels: -8.6% on the 325,231 sales for the month and -20.4% on the YTD volume of 1,849,000. Volkswagen (+14.2%) posts a very satisfying month which sees its market share climb to 20.4% vs. 19.7% so far this year.

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Honda Prelude returns to UK as hybrid sports coupe

Autocar

The Civic-based two-door hybrid will be Honda’s sixth UK model line Hybrid coupe gets swooping looks, an acute attention to dynamics and an interior designed around the driver’s needs Honda will bring its new Prelude sports coupé to the UK and target younger customers with its elegant, swooping looks, acute attention to dynamics and an interior that has been designed around the driver’s needs.

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Electrify America to begin limiting charging to 85% to reduce wait times

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Green Culture , Electric Continue reading Electrify America to begin limiting charging to 85% to reduce wait times Electrify America to begin limiting charging to 85% to reduce wait times originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 8 Jul 2024 16:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Reborn Ford Capri to be unveiled on Wednesday 10 July

Autocar

Teaser images released as part of a guerrilla marketing campaign show similar headlight design to original Capri Famed name is reprised for new electric SUV-coupé twinned with the Explorer Ford has confirmed the new Capri will be unveiled on Wednesday 10 July in a new post on social media. It posted a short video showing former footballer Eric Cantona attempting to plug an electric car charger into the fuel filler cap of a late Capri 2.8 Injection.

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Sand Dunes Claim Another Tesla Cybertruck Rollover

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Another Cybertruck has rolled over but this time it did it on sand dunes. It appears to be the worst rollover crash in terms of total damage to a Cybertruck so far. Another SUV, a Jeep Wrangler, seems to have rolled at the same site around the same time. Tesla Cybertrucks seem to be rolling all over the place. After at least two notable incidents in the United States last week a third just popped up over in China.

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Next-generation Citroën C4 to be inspired by radical Oli concept

Autocar

The C4 will likely be underpinned by Stellantis’ value-focused Smart Car platform New hatchback prioritising affordability and sustainability will arrive around 2027, likely using Smart Car platform The Citroën C4 is tipped to be radically reinvented, taking heavy influence from the genre-bending Oli concept and prioritising affordability and utility.

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Security specialists spell out what dealers can do to prevent cyber-crime

Motor Trader

US companies, responding to the CDK Global cyber-attack which brought down its cloud based DMS system for a period, have offered UK dealers advice on how to prevent themselves falling victim to cyber fraud. Satnam Narang, senior staff research engineer at Tenable , said: “All organizations must understand they are a likely ransomware target. “In order to protect themselves they have to master the basics – cyber hygiene, cyber education and cyber response plans. “While we don’t know a

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Used Porsche 911 (997) 2004-2013 review

Autocar

The most tech-rich, driver-focused 911s of the period are now within most buyers' reach - should you take the plunge? The sixth-generation (or 997) Porsche 911 is every bit as outrageously competent and delicate to drive as you would imagine. Even the basic versions are just fabulous sports cars.And let’s not mess about: the basic version is the one to go for.

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Toyota won’t follow Tesla in slashing EV prices in Australia

CarExpert

Toyota Australia says it still expects to sell around 1500 bZ4X electric SUVs this year, and won’t slash prices to boost sales as rivals like Tesla and Ford have done. “No change in prices, I’ll let the others play in that market – good luck!” said Sean Hanley, Toyota Australia vice president for sales, marketing and franchise operations. “We don’t have to, our aspirations for bZ4X are around 1500 [sales].

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Hyundai Accused Of Faking EV Sales Data In New Dealer Lawsuit

Carscoops

Hyundai allegedly faked EV sales figures by persuading dealers to improperly code loaner vehicles. Dealers who cooperated with the alleged grift were reportedly granted extra privileges. Hyundai says that it’s opened an internal investigation into the matter. Currently, Hyundai Motor Group is the third largest automaker in the world, trailing only Volkswagen and Toyota.

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Gas-Powered Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman May Die Off in 2025, Gas-Powered Macan Goes Away in 2026

Automotive Addicts

Porsche is transitioning away from gas-powered versions of the 718 Cayman, 718 Boxster, and Macan, with plans to cease production of these models by 2026. According to Automobilwoche, the gas-powered 718 Boxster and Cayman will be discontinued by end of 2025, followed by the gasoline Macan in 2026. These changes come as Porsche shifts its focus to electric vehicles (EVs), driven by increasingly stringent regulations and the desire to innovate.

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NASCAR Unveils 1,341 HP EV Prototype As Part Of Green Push

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NASCAR has unveiled an electric crossover prototype that was made in collaboration with ABB as well as Chevrolet, Ford, and Toyota. The model features a tri-motor powertrain producing up to 1,341 hp. Despite unveiling a new EV, NASCAR said they’re “committed to the historic role of the combustion engine in racing.” NASCAR and ABB have unveiled an electric prototype that hints at the future of motorsport.

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Ford Capri EV confirmed in cheeky teaser

CarExpert

The Ford Capri name will be revived for an electric vehicle (EV), with the Blue Oval confirming the industry’s worst-kept secret in a cheeky teaser online. In the video posted on Ford’s social media accounts, a Mk3 Capri is parked near an EV charger when its driver gets out, walks over to the wall unit and starts to unravel the cable. He returns to the car and attempts to plug the charging cable into the Capri’s fuel filler, but is unable to do so.

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10 Ford Mustangs Recalled For Brake Warning Light That Won’t Turn Off

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Ford recalled 10 Mustangs because a brake fluid warning light in the cluster won’t turn off. The fix related to a software update to the body control module. The automaker has already recorded at least five warranty claims related to the problem. The imagery of a car “lighting up like a Christmas tree” evokes a sour stomach in some.

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Lexus slashes up to £7100 off EV and hybrid line-up

Autocar

As of July, the standard UX 300e has a starting price of £40,795 – £7100 less than in April UX, NX, RZ and RX receive price cuts in bid to stimulate lagging new car sales Lexus has slashed thousands of pounds from the prices of most of its line-up. The Japanese brand, which serves as Toyota 's luxury arm, has most notably cut the price of its entry-level electric model, the UX 300e , by up to £7100.

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2025 Kia Soul Gets Soulmate Special Edition And $100 Price Hike

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Kia has introduced the 2025 Soul, which offers a new Soulmate special edition. The Soulmate has a two-tone roof, lower body cladding, and unique 18-inch alloy wheels. Besides the Soulmate, pricing climbs by $100 to start at $20,290. The Kia Soul is often overlooked, but it’s rolling into 2025 with an all-new special edition. Dubbed the Soulmate, it aims to be a match made in heaven.

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Top 10 best luxury electric cars 2024

Autocar

The luxury EV market has rapidly transformed from almost empty to chock-full. Here are the main protagonists Not all that long ago, a 'luxury' electric car wasn't something one could merrily go out and buy. They simply didn't exist. This was changed with the arrival of the Tesla Model S in 2012, and in the years since the American saloon first demonstrated what was possible if you injected a combination of pace, comfort and elegance into the EV equation, numerous premium-branded luxury EVs have

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2025 BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe Drops Camo, Reveals Controversial Grille Bars

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BMW’s second-generation 2-Series Gran Coupe has been spotted, revealing its grille and bumper design and large digital dashboard. Slim grille features multi-directional grille bars like the new 1-Series and X3. Heavily revised version of current sedan shares its transverse-engined platform with the X1 and 1-Series hatch, but not the two-door 2-Series coupe.

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The Indiana State Police are having bad luck with their Dodge Durangos

Auto Blog

Filed under: Government/Legal Continue reading The Indiana State Police are having bad luck with their Dodge Durangos The Indiana State Police are having bad luck with their Dodge Durangos originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 8 Jul 2024 15:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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New Ford Puma Gen-E Spied As An Affordable, Electric Crossover

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Ford is putting the finishing touches on the Puma EV, ahead of its debut later this year. It’s expected to have a 134 hp electric motor and resemble the facelifted Puma. It will likely be priced between the regular Puma and Mustang Mach-E. Ford is gearing up to introduce the all-new Capri on July 10, but that isn’t the only electric vehicle on the horizon.

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Volkswagen Amarok update revealed… for the previous-generation model

Drive.com

It’s a new look for an old ute. While most of the world gets the second-generation VW Amarok, the original model has just received a major facelift in South America. A new look has been unveiled for the Volkswagen Amarok – except the facelift is for the original model, no longer on sale in Australia. While most international markets now offer the second-generation Amarok – based on the Ford Ranger ute – Volkswagen still sells the original model in South American markets.

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A South Carolina Sheriff Treated His Officers To 17 New Mustang GTs

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A South Carolina sheriff has bought 17 brand new 2024 Mustangs for his department. Sheriff Leon Lott hopes the V8 powered GT fastbacks will help bring cops and the local community closer. Lott has previously bought Camaros and Challengers for his team. Cops often have to put up with a ton of abuse from angry citizens just for doing their jobs, but there are definitely upsides, particularly if you’re serving in the Richland County Sheriff’s Department in South Carolina.

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2025 BMW 1 Series price and specs

CarExpert

BMW Australia has confirmed the pricing and standard specification of the fourth-generation 1 Series hatchback ahead of its arrival in the fourth quarter of 2024. The 1 Series range will only comprise two variants at launch: the entry-level 118 and the flagship M135 xDrive. Pricing for the entry-level BMW 118 is up $1700 compared to the previous-generation model and now starts at $56,500 before on-roads, whereas the M135 xDrive is up $5900 and starts at $82,500 before on-roads.

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Would You Save This Flooded Ferrari Purosangue?

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Flood-damaged Ferrari Purosangue for sale on Instagram. Extensive repairs likely needed, could cost over $100,000. Risky purchase, but could be a bargain if repairable. Dubai was hit by huge floods in April and given the dizzying array of exotics that call the city home, it is no surprise that many were damaged in the freak weather event. This Ferrari Purosangue is one of them and it’s now looking for someone to save it.

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The longest-range electric cars you can buy today

Autocar

Some of the cheapest EVs can crack 200 miles now – but the best can do double that Early electric cars couldn’t go all that far on a single charge, and the options for topping up their batteries were often limited to draping a three-pin plug out of a kitchen window. But thanks to a decade and a half of battery and motor development, the longest-range electric cars will now match their petrol counterparts for how far they’ll go on a ‘tank’.

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Caterham Seven Meets RAF Helicopter In Unique Auto-Air Mashup

Carscoops

A unique Caterham Seven 360R has been built with parts from a retired Air Force helicopter. The one-off sports car will be auctioned off by Collecting Cars in September. Power comes from a 2.0-liter naturally-aspirated Ford Duratec with 180 hp. A classic Caterham Seven and a helicopter used by the UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF) don’t share much in common.

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Toyota Land Cruiser 70-Series drops V8 diesel, gets new five-speed manual

Auto Blog

Filed under: Toyota , SUV , Off-Road Vehicles Continue reading Toyota Land Cruiser 70-Series drops V8 diesel, gets new five-speed manual Toyota Land Cruiser 70-Series drops V8 diesel, gets new five-speed manual originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 8 Jul 2024 11:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Chinese brands thrive in Russia following exodus of Western firms

Autocar

The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Max leads Russia's import rankings Great Wall Motor, Geely and Chery are among the biggest winners as Russia looks to restart car production China has comprehensively taken over the Russian car market after stepping in to replace Western car makers following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Chinese companies such as Great Wall Motor , Geely and Chery are importing models to the country as well as co-operating with the Russian government to restart the country’s once-thriving c

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Honda Prelude becomes latest Japanese legend coming back to life

CarExpert

The Honda Prelude coupe is making its long-awaited return, being resurrected more than two decades after it exited production. Honda teased its Prelude revival at last year’s Japan Mobility Show , previewing an electrified sports car with no word on whether it would eventually become a road-ready model the public could buy. That announcement was made overnight, as Honda confirmed the Prelude will enter production once again in the near future, first for the European market.